CUSCO CITY TOUR | HALF DAY CITY TOUR IN CUSCO
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CUSCO CITY TOUR - HALF DAY

  • LOCATION: CUSCO (Outside the center)
  • THE TYPE OF TOUR: HIKING
  • DURATION: HALF DAY (5 HOURS)
  • AVAILABILITY: EVERY DAY
  • HIGHLIGHTS: QORICANCHA, SAQSAYHUAMAN, QENQO, PUKAPUKARA AND TAMBOMACHAY
  • MAX. ALTITUDE: 3.399 m / 11.150 ft
  • DIFFICULTY: EASY BUT WITH LOT OF WALKING AROUND THE RUINS.

Enjoy the magic of the capital of the Inca Empire, this city tour in Cusco will show you in only 5 hours the main Inca sites around the City, tour each archaeological site and Inca ceremonial center.

You will know Qoricancha, known as the Temple of the sun, Saqsayhuaman, and its megalithic buildings, and other 3 Inca remains.

The spectacular views, the Inca sites, and the history of every place will make you understand why this was the Center of the Inca land.

CUSCO CITY TOUR OVERVIEW

DAY 1: Cusco – Saqsayhuaman – Qenqo – Pukapukara – Tambomachay – Qoricancha – Cusco

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WHAT DO WE DO FOR YOU?

  • We give you the clearest information of the market and we put at your disposal several ways of contact (E-mail, Whatsapp, Facebook, Web Messenger) where we
    contact (E-mail, Whatsapp, Facebook, Web Messenger) where we answer your questions at any time (Honest Tour without surprises)
  • We reserve all the necessary tickets for your trip such as tickets to all the tourist attractions in Cusco, you don’t need to waste your time waiting in long lines or looking for where to buy them.
  • One day before starting the Cusco city tour, we give you an informative talk in our office or at your hotel. Where we give you maps and more information about the trip you are going to do.
  • We make you understand why you came to Cusco, our guide will give you the most accurate and updated information about the archaeological centers to make your experience more spectacular and unforgettable
  • We give you security in your trip, since all our services are performed with vehicles that have all the permits to make tourist transportation, in addition to our staff that is continuously trained
  • We give you payment facilities where you can pay in two parts, one at the time of payment and the rest when you arrive to Cusco, we use secure payment methods such as: PAYPAL, Credit or Debit Card, as well as Western Union or Money Gram Transfers

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FULL ITINERARY

The half-day City tour in Cusco begins at 9:00 am. All of us will meet at the center of the Main Square (Plaza de Armas).

More than visit only the Cusco city itself, in this tour, you’ll have the option to visit Inca’s sites located in the upper part of Cusco.

The only place inside Cusco City will be Qoricancha, this place is very well known as the Temple of the Sun, in Inca’s time this place was the most important religious center of all the Tawantinsuyo (original name of the Inca’s land), this place shows one of the finest constructions of the Inca masonry;

Then the next place to visit is Saqsayhuaman located in the upper part of Cusco where you’ll have a really nice view of Cusco city.

Also, here is the spot where you will be amazed by seeing the megalithic building made by the Incas, where they used gigantic boulders from 1 to 128 tons.

Continue our tour, we’ll arrive at Qenqo, another ceremonial place dedicated to the Pachamama (Mother earth), this is a big carved stone by the Incas.

They used this natural formation to make us imagine how hard was their work, then you’ll continue to Pukapukara a fortress and point to take control for all people who arrived in Cusco.

And we’ll end our tour visiting Tambomachay the temple of the water, then we’ll bring you back to the hotel in Cusco. This tour lasts five hours, and you can go in the morning or the afternoon.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Included in the City tour in Cusco:

  • Briefing: This is optional if you don’t need it and if you have extra questions you can text via WhatsApp.
  • Tourist transportation: The transportation to go around the City Tour in Cusco is provided with minibusses of 15 or 20 people (Renault – Master or Sprinter – Mercedes-Benz).
  • Professional Tour Guide in the City Tour: You will be well-informed by our guides at each place of visit.

Not Included:

  • Meals: There is a great variety of restaurants from US$ 8, You can eat before or after the tour.
  • Entrance tickets: For this tour, you need to pay the partial Boleto Turístico (S/ 70 Approx. US$ 20) and Qoricancha (S/ 15 Approx. US$ 4), this can be paid once you arrive at the sites.

PRICES

TOUR IN SHARED SERVICE

This service in a GROUP TOUR means that you will do the tour with other people, This standard service has 10 to 15 participants, that doesn’t mean you have to get that quantity of people to do the tour, we have confirmed departures every day, so, If you are only one or two people do not worry, you can join some of our groups.

Special offer only for few day. Book now and travel on the day you want, even if it’s in 2026.

“BEST VALUE PER PERSON: US$ 15.00 US$ 12.00″

TOUR IN A PRIVATE SERVICE

This service is an exclusive way to make this trip, where the service is very much more personalized, prices vary according to the number of people in your group:

1 PERSON: US$ 99 PER PERSON
2 PEOPLE: US$ 79 PER PERSON
3 PEOPLE: US$ 65 PER PERSON
4 PEOPLE: US$ 55 PER PERSON
5 PEOPLE: US$ 47 PER PERSON
6 PEOPLE: US$ 43 PER PERSON
7 PEOPLE: US$ 35 PER PERSON
8 PEOPLE: US$ 32 PER PERSON
9 PEOPLE and +: US$ 25 PER PERSON

IMPORTANT

Important:

  • For this tour we have departures every day in group tours and private tours, you can start the tour the same day you arrive if you do not have problems with the altitude, we recommend that passengers stay a day before in Cusco to acclimatize very well.
  • With this half day City Tour in Cusco, you will not only see the center of Cusco, but also 4 sites outside the city center.

What you need  to take:

  • Small backpack.
  • Warm clothes, it’s windy in the afternoon.
  • Cap or hat (with the altitude, the sun is stronger).
  • Sunscreen.
  • The most comfortable shoes you have.
  • Snacks (Cookies, Fruit, Candies, Water).
  • Sunglasses (optional).

HOW TO BOOK?

STEP 1: SEND YOUR INFORMATION

Complete the booking form down here or send data of all the travelers to info@inkatimetours.com as full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, or a copy of passports, indicating the exact date of travel.

Our privacy policies are strict, INKA TIME will use this information exclusively to nominate the reservation tickets, we never share this information with third parties.

STEP 2: MAKE A DEPOSIT

You can book and pay for the tour from our website if you are booking via email, you must choose the best way to pay and make a deposit, for this tour the payment is 100%; There are 03 ways to pay: payments via “PayPal“, with debit or credit card Visa or Mastercard (these last two options have an 8% fee), or wire money by Western Union any extra commissions or fees charged must be assumed by the customer; when you send your information you have to specify the payment method you would like to use, then when we mail you back We will send you a request for payment through the platform you chose.

STEP 3: TOUR CONFIRMATION

If you make the reservation on our website the confirmation will be automatic, if you do via email, upon receipt of all passenger(S) data and once we received information of your payment, we will send you your receipt (VOUCHER OF RESERVATION), at this moment your reservation will be guaranteed 100%. (this will be sent at most in the next 8 hours, considering our business hours GMT – 5).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

1.- I am just one person, can I join some group city tour in cusco?

Yes, you can, we have departures every day, feel free to decide when to go.

2.- We don’t like to go in a big group, can we arrange a private tour?

Yes you can, our group tours go with 10 or 15 people, but if you want, you can also arrange a private tour, we have different rates for it depending on how many people you are.

3.- I will travel with my family, we have two 65  people, do you think, can they make it?

We had people on this tour from 70 and 75, the tour is not hard, but you have some small hikes into the Inca Sites where there are many steps to go up and down if you think they are not to fit to do it, we recommend taking a Private city tour in Cusco, that will be a perfect plan to do the tour quite easily and smoothly.

4.- How about my luggage, can I take all my stuff?, or where can I store it?

As this tour is only one day, we recommend taking only small backpacks, only for taking your personal stuff. The rest of your stuff you can be stored at your accommodation in Cusco, All the Hotels have storage if you book the night for your way back, you can leave your stuff there, another option is that you can leave your stuff in our office, in the two options you don’t need to pay anything extra.

5.- How about the altitude, are going to pass by other places higher than Cusco?

Cusco city is located in 3350 masl. (10990 Ft.) the only place higher than Cusco is Pucapucara 3680 masl. Then you will descend; we always recommend having at least one day in Cusco to acclimatize; altitude sickness is very different for everyone, sometimes you don’t have any problem.

6.- In which languages is the City tour in Cusco available?

The tour guide service is offered in Spanish and English as part of the standard tour. However, if you would like a guide in another language, you can choose to book a private City Tour in Cusco and request the service in the language of your choice, just contact us to make the request!

7.- Can I do the city tour in Cusco with children?

Yes, it is perfectly feasible to do the Cusco city tour Cusco with children. Many of the attractions and sights on the tour are suitable for all ages, such as Sacsahuayman, which has children’s rides and they will also learn about the history and culture of the city. However, it is important to take into account the needs and preferences of children when planning the itinerary and make sure they are comfortable and entertained throughout the tour.

GREAT TOUR AROUND THE RUINS OF CUSCO

The attention from the moment we contacted them was always very professional. They were always very attentive to our needs. We did 3 tours, Sacred Valley, 7 Colours Mountain and Red Valley and the City Tour. The guide Jhon who accompanied us to the Valley and the mountain was excellent, his patience on the mountain was unique – Thank you for your support. You were always on time and delivered as promised.

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  • Our entire team is 100% local from Cusco—professional tourism experts who receive ongoing training and excel in customer service. For us, every customer is a friend, and we treat you as such.
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